Trunk comparison: Audi Q5 vs VW ID.3

Core Differences

With the trunk closed and the first row of seats upright, the Audi Q5 is significantly longer: it offers +6.3 in or +20% more loading length than the VW ID.3. The width of the Q5's trunk opening is also noticeably larger: +6.7 in or +18% compared to the ID.3. On the other hand, the VW ID.3 has a significantly deeper interior recess between the loading edge and the trunk floor: +3.1 in, which corresponds to +100% compared to the Audi Q5. All other stated differences (trunk length with folded seats +8%, opening height +5%, loading edge height +4%, narrowest width +2%) are comparatively minor.

Impact on Usability

The greater loading length of the Q5 with upright seats makes it more practical for longer items without folding the seats (e.g., skis, long packages, or furniture parts). The wider trunk opening makes it easier to load and unload wide or bulky items; bulky boxes and transport containers also fit through more easily.

The deeper trunk recess of the VW ID.3 means that small or loose items can better "disappear" and lie more stably, which is advantageous when transporting shopping bags or tools.

At the same time, this recess can make loading very large, flat items more difficult because they lie lower and may require more effort or tilting of the load when removing.

The smaller differences (opening height, loading edge height above the road, narrowest width) have only minor practical effects: the slightly lower loading edge of the Q5 slightly facilitates pushing in heavy items, and the slightly higher opening of the Q5 offers marginally more vertical freedom of movement when loading.

Summary: For users who frequently need to transport long or wide items, the Audi Q5 is more practical due to the longer loading area with upright seats and the significantly larger opening width. Users who value a deep loading well for loose cargo benefit more from the VW ID.3.